The Awakening of Devil Fruits in One Piece: The Powers of the Strongest Characters
ONE-PIECE
Oct 27, 2024
Hello! I’m KENTA, a manga enthusiast from Japan. Today, we’ll take a closer look at the particularly noteworthy Devil Fruit awakenings in One Piece! We will explore how the powers of awakened characters affect the narrative and how incredibly strong they are. Join me on this exciting adventure as we discover the strongest awakeners together!
1. What is Devil Fruit Awakening? Devil Fruit awakening is a special stage where the user fully understands and can control their abilities. Once a user reaches this awakening, they can influence others and their environment with their powers.
Initial Introduction and Background
The first mention of awakening occurs in Chapter 544 during the Impel Down arc, where Blackbeard refers to the awakening of a Zoan-type Devil Fruit. Awakened Zoan users exhibit extraordinary durability and recovery, surpassing typical users.
Later, in Chapter 785 of the Dressrosa arc, Donquixote Doflamingo explains awakening, stating that it allows the user to “affect others.” He demonstrates this by turning surrounding buildings into strings, reinforcing the significance of awakening for many fans.
2. Types of Awakenings and Their Features Awakening can be broadly categorized into three types: Zoan, Paramecia, and Logia. Let’s examine the characteristics of each.
2.1 Zoan Awakening